The City of Oceanside is seeking a dynamic parks and recreation professional to serve as a Recreation Supervisor with oversight of operations at the El Corazon Senior Center and the Event Center. This is a new position that will report to the Management Analyst that oversees Senior Services and Facilities for the Parks and Recreation Department. The City is currently developing an AARP Age Friendly 5-year Action Plan.

Duties of the Recreation Supervisor: Coordinates the organization, staffing and operation of recreation programs and activities at assigned community centers, including after school programs, contractual classes, youth activities, sports leagues,  cultural  events, special events,  and facility  rentals; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; serves as liaison to the community and represents assigned recreation programs; conducts neighborhood meetings for  park and community center usage; Schedules usage of facilities for special activities; provides information and assistance to users of facilities; monitors, inspects, schedules maintenance for and secures facilities; Collects fees for use of recreational facilities; prepares program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures; Supervises and evaluates contractual instructors, City staff, volunteers, and seasonal employees; Coordinates sports leagues, classes, day camps, and teen programs; Coordinates various special and cultural events; evaluates and approves special permit applications; Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; prepares grant proposals and seeks funding for recreation programs; maintains records and develops statistical reports as required.

Deadline to apply is June 27, 2025 at 4:00 Pm Pacific

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oceansideca/jobs/4964432/recreation-supervisor

Resumes and cover letters may be attached to, but not submitted in lieu of, the online application.  

Technical Interview: July 16, 2025 
Department Interview: July 23, 2025 

Knowledge Of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of the assigned recreation program; Modern and complex principles and practices of planning, administering and coordinating the assigned recreational program and community services; Methods, tools and equipment used in program safety, general facility operation and maintenance, and emergency procedures; Methods and techniques of facility rental, special event scheduling and coordination;  Principles and practices of, program development and implementation; Current community concerns and needs, and appropriate resources to meet those needs; Marketing theories, principles and practices and their application to the assigned recreation program; Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers; Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation; Principles of municipal budget preparation and control; Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; and Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. When assigned to pool, must have knowledge of methods and techniques of swimming, water rescue, and lifeguarding. Knowledge of pool equipment and pool maintenance methods and techniques is desirable. 

Ability To: Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff;  Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff;  Elicit community and organizational support for assigned recreation programs; Coordinate and implement contractual recreation services and classes; Evaluate and hire qualified contract staff;  Coordinate and oversee usage of assigned recreational facilities; Develop and implement appropriate and effective community services, special events, sports leagues and youth programs; Enforce applicable facility and program rules, codes and regulations; Recognize and address the needs of elderly citizens in the community; Allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner;  Interpret and explain City recreation program policies and procedures; Prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  When assigned to pool, must swim with endurance and proficiency at a level necessary to perform assigned duties.     

Option 1: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible recreation program development and implementation experience relative to the assigned program area, including one year of lead supervisory responsibility. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field. License/Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a current, valid, California driver’s license.

Option 2: Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating or supervising recreational programs and activities in the assigned program area. Training: Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in recreation or a related field.  License/Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a current, valid, California driver’s license.

About City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department

Oceanside was incorporated in 1888 and is the gateway to San Diego County, spanning 42 square miles, including 3.5 miles of city-owned beaches. The City of Oceanside is a Charter City with a Council-Manager form of government. Oceanside is a full-service city with its own police and fire departments, water and wastewater utilities, library and housing authority. The City of Oceanside has 955 full-time employees. The City is home to 171,063 residents with a median household income of $86,093. Oceanside has diverse neighborhoods and planned developments, multiple 55+ communities, 17 mobile home parks, a revitalized downtown and 3,500 acres of farmland. Manufacturing, distribution, tourism and agriculture remain the region's top industries, but biotech industries are among the area's fastest growing business sectors. The Parks and Recreation Department was recently re-established as an independent department with an operating budget of $7.96 million and generates more than $1.6 million in revenue. The City’s parks and recreation facilities consist of four recreation centers with two gymnasiums, two senior centers, three aquatic facilities, 17 community parks, 16 neighborhood parks..., a regional park, 5 skate parks, and miles of trails and open space. The department has 24 full-time and 175 part-time seasonal staff that work in 4 divisions: Special Events, Senior Services, Recreation, and Aquatics. The Parks and Recreation Department operates a transportation program and a feeding program for seniors. The department manages external citywide special events and film permits that generate more than $8.4 million in economic impact, including events on Oceanside beaches. The department offers youth and adult sports programs, swim lessons, after school and teen programming, and a variety of special interest programs and classes.

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